FOUNDATION OF ISLAMIC STUDIES Programme OverviewThe Foundation of Islamic Studies Program is a full time Pre-University Program governed under the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education. The duration of the program is two (2) semesters.
Duration: 1 Year (2 Semesters), Full time (Coursework)
Programme Structure Semester 1 Semester 2
Semester 1 Semester 2 English for MUET Al-Madkhal li Dirasah al-Aqidah Al-Madkhal ila Ulum al-Hadith Al-Madkhal ila al-Syariah al-Islamiyyah Fiqh al-Sirah Nahu I Saraf I Balaghah I Fann al-Tajwid wa al-Tilawah I Maharat Lughawiyyah I Fiqh Ibadat Basic Communication Skills Character Building Al-Madkhal ila Ulum Al-Quran Praktikal Ibadat Ahadith Ahkam Nahu II Saraf II Balaghah II Fann al-Tajwid wa al-Tilawah II Maharat Lughawiyyah II Pathway to Unlock our Degree (Faculty) Tuition Fee LocalRM 15,100
( Note: This fee is not applicable for UPU applicant)
InternationalRM 35,000
( Note: Not inclusive of 6% Sales and Service Tax (SST))
IntakeSemester 1 (July) Intake, Academic Session 2026//2027
Entry Requirement Local International
Entry Requirements for SPMPass the Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) with at least FIVE (5) credits including the subject Bahasa Melayu and a pass in the subject History. Obtain at least a Grade B in any ONE (1) of the following subjects:Arabic Language Higher Arabic Language Al-Lughah Al-Arabiah Al-Mu’asirah Arabic Language Turath; AND Obtain at least a Grade B in any ONE (1) of the following subjects:Islamic Education (Pendidikan Islam) / Turath Dirasat Al-Islamiah Quran and Sunnah Education (Pendidikan Quran and Sunnah) / Maharat al-Quran / Al-Syariah / Turath al-Quran dan al-Sunnah Islamic Syariah Education (Pendidikan Shariah Islamiah) / Hifz al-Quran / Usul al-Din Islamic Worldview (Tasawwur Islam) Al-Manahij Al-Ulum Al-Islami Al-Adab wa Al-Balaghah; AND Obtain at least a Grade B in any THREE (3) of the following subjects:Physics Chemistry Biology Additional Mathematics Agriculture Computer Science Geography Mathematics Principles of Accounting / Economics / Business / Malay Literature / English Literature / Entrepreneurship Studies; AND Obtain at least a Grade C in English Language. Entry Requirements for SPM (Literature and Humanities Package)Possess an SPM qualification with at least a Grade B in the subject Bahasa Arab / Al-Lughah al-‘Arabiah al-Mu’asirah / Turath Bahasa Arab; AND Obtain at least a Grade B in ONE (1) of the following subjects: Islamic Education (Pendidikan Islam) / Turath Dirasat Al-Islamiah Quran and Sunnah Education (Pendidikan Quran and Sunnah) / Maharat al-Quran / Al-Syariah / Turath al-Quran dan al-Sunnah Islamic Syariah Education (Pendidikan Shariah Islamiah) / Hifz al-Quran / Usul al-Din Tasawwur Islam Al-Manahij Al-Ulum Al-Islami Al-Adab wa Al-Balaghah; AND Obtain at least a Grade B in any TWO (2) of the following subjects:Science / Additional Science Communicative Malay Literature Geography Mathematics Computer Science Entrepreneurship Studies Agriculture Business Economics Principles of Accounting English Literature Basics of Sustainability Home Science; AND Obtain at least a Grade C in English Language. Entry Requirements for SPM (STEM Package)Possess an SPM qualification with at least a Grade B in Malay Language and Grade E in History Obtain at least a Grade B in Arabic Language / Al-Lughah Al-Arabiah Al-Mu’asirah / Turath Arabic language; AND Obtain at least a Grade B in ONE (1) of the following subjects: Islamic Education/Turath Dirasat Al-Islamiah Al-Quran and Al-Sunnah Education/Maharat Al-Quran/Al-Syariah/Turath Al-Quran wa Al-Sunnah Islamic Syariah Education/Hifz al-Quran/Usul al-Din Tasawwur Islam; Al-Manahij Al-Ulum Al-Islami; Al-Adab Wa Al-Balaghah; AND Obtain at least a Grade B in any THREE (3) of the following subjects:Physics Chemistry Biology Additional Mathematics Agriculture Computer Science Geography Mathematics Science / Additional Science / Basics of Sustainability / Home Science; Principles of Accounting/ Economics/ Business/ Malay Literature/ English Literature/ Entrepreneurship Studies; AND Obtain at least a Grade C in English Language. Entry Requirements for SPM (Literature and Humanities Package)Possess an SPM qualification with at least a Grade B in Malay Language and Grade E in History Obtain at least a Grade B in Arabic Language / Al-Lughah Al-Arabiah Al-Mu’asirah / Turath Arabic language; AND Obtain at least a Grade B in ONE (1) of the following subjects: Islamic Education/Turath Dirasat Al-Islamiah Al-Quran and Al-Sunnah Education/Maharat Al-Quran/Al-Syariah/Turath Al-Quran wa Al-Sunnah; Islamic Syariah Education/Hifz al-Quran/Usul al-Din; Tasawwur Islam; Al-Manahij Al-Ulum Al-Islami; Al-Adab Wa Al-Balaghah; AND Obtain at least a Grade B in any THREE (3) of the following subjects:Physics Chemistry Biology Additional Mathematics Agriculture Computer Science Geography Mathematics Science / Additional Science / Basics of Sustainability / Home Science; Principles of Accounting/ Economics/ Business/ Malay Literature/ English Literature/ Entrepreneurship Studies; AND Obtain at least a Grade C in English Language. Additional Requirements:Accepted Disabilities:
Only the following disabilities are eligible for consideration: Instrumental Deafness, Shuttering, Dwarfism, Impaired Legs, Rhinophonia, Sight Impaired using Special Glasses, Colour Blind. Admission of students with these disabilities is subject to the Inclusive Policy of Universiti Malaya.